Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 36, September 7, 2024
Section 3800.202 - Appropriate use of restrictive procedures(a) A restrictive procedure may not be used in a punitive manner, for the convenience of staff persons or as a program substitution.(b) With the exception of exclusion as specified in § 3800.212 (relating to exclusion), a restrictive procedure may be used only to prevent a child from injuring himself or others.(c) For each incident in which use of a restrictive procedure is considered: (1) Every attempt shall be made to anticipate and de-escalate the behavior using methods of intervention less intrusive than restrictive procedures.(2) A restrictive procedure may not be used unless less intrusive techniques and resources appropriate to the behavior have been tried but have failed.(3) A restrictive procedure shall be discontinued when the child demonstrates he has regained self-control. This section cited in 55 Pa. Code § 3800.171 (relating to safe transportation).